Synopses & Reviews
An inspiring program full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike that will teach readers how to bring any crowd to its feet Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform, and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you, in some way, to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words, and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance, whether youandrsquo;re speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, or walking into a job interview.and#160;and#160;and#160;Inand#160;Steal the Show, New York Times best-selling author Michael Port draws on his experience as an actor and as a highly successful corporate speaker and trainer to teach readers how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. He demonstrates how the methods of successful actors can help you connect with, inspire, and persuade any audience. His key strategies for commanding an audienceandrsquo;s attention include developing a clear focus for every performance, making sure you engage with your listeners, and finding the best role for yourself in order to convey your message with maximum impact.and#160;and#160;Michael Port is one of the most in-demand corporate speakers working today. His presentations are always powerful, engaging, and inspirational. And yes, audiences always give him a standing ovation.and#160;and#160;
Review
"Please don't buy this book! Once people start making better presentations, mine won’t look so good. (But if you truly want to learn what works and how to do it right, Garr is the man to learn from.)"
Seth Godin
Speaker and Blogger
Author, Meatball Sunda e
"Garr is a beacon of hope for frustrated audiences everywhere. His design philosophy and fundamental principles bring life to messages and can invigorate careers. His principles of simplicity are as much a journey of the soul as they are restraint of the mouse."
Nancy Duarte
CEO, Duarte Design
"Presentation Zen is just fantastic. Best of all it's not another recipe book about “how to make slides” — this is about re-imagining how your entire presentation will work together as a persuasive and integrated show, from conception through delivery. Awesome."
Merlin Mann
43folders.com
Review
andldquo;If anyone knows how to steal the show, itandrsquo;s Michael Port. In this tour de force, he shares his secret method on how anyone, even the most inexperienced, can wow an audience. As a professional communicator, Iandrsquo;ll be studying this over and overandmdash;and I wonandrsquo;t be the only one.andrdquo; --Jeff Goins, Best-selling author ofand#160;
The Art of Work andquot;Thisand#160;isnand#39;t my first rodeo.and#160;Iand#39;ve been hosting a radio show and podcast for nearly a decade, speaking to millions ofand#160;people and am an experienced performer.and#160; I felt great behind the micand#160;but was at a loss when it came to crushing it on stage when speaking in front of groups people. I went toand#160;dozensand#160;of public speaking coaches and got the same old, tired advice. Thenand#160;I met Michael, saw him coach a student, and was blown away. Michael cuts toand#160;the core of what you actually need to get ridiculously good at speaking and performing, and the results are even more dramatic thanand#160;Iand#39;d envisioned (andand#160;Iand#39;m a tough customer at this point). No tricks, just legit results that ensure thatand#160;Iand#39;m the most popular speaker at every event which has been great for business. I now speak all over the world from the Pentagon, Afghanistan, India and Europe as well as the largest business conferences. I can safely say that this would frankly NEVER have happened if itand#160;werenand#39;t for Michael and his team.and#160; Steal the Show is the only bookand#160;youand#39;ll ever need when it comes to performance and public speaking. Now, stop reading the cover and dig into the book.and#160;Youand#39;ve got work to do.andrdquo; --Jordan Harbinger, Co-Founder of theand#160;Art of Charmand#160;
andldquo;It takes decades of coaching and practice to become a truly fascinating speaker. But it turns out, thereandrsquo;s a shortcut: you can apply Michael Portand#39;s principles toand#160;immediately stand out and steal the show.andquot; --Sally Hogshead, Hall of Fame Speaker andand#160;NY Timesand#160;Bestselling author ofand#160;How the World Sees Youand#160;
andldquo;If you want to be effective in person -- have people buy what youandrsquo;re selling, say andldquo;yesandrdquo; to your next big idea, follow your leadership, and, of course, give a killer speech --and#160;Steal the Showand#160;is the book for you.andrdquo; --Gabriel Weinberg, Founder, DuckDuckGo.com and Angel Investorand#160;
andldquo;Steal the Showand#160;surprised me. It might be the most unique and practical book written on the topic of public speaking and performance in every day life. And itand#39;s about so much more than just public speaking. Youand#39;ll learn how to express yourself authentically, be more creative and increase your confidence in all aspects of life.andquot; --Howard Behar, president Starbucks coffee, retired
andquot;Speaking in public is not just an art, itand#39;s a craft that can be learned and improved to change the treasures that can be mined.and#160; On that account, Portand#39;s latest book, steals the show.andquot; - Peter Guber, CEO, Mandalay Entertainment and #1 NYT bestselling author, TELL TO WIN
andquot;From coaching NBA players to negotiating deals as the General Manager to performing in media interviews and and giving hundreds of keynote speeches, every aspect of my career has been about knowing how to influence individuals and audiences alike.and#160;Steal the Showand#160;delivers both important and useful lessons about how to consistently succeed in high-stakes situations. If you want to lead others, win negotiations, and be well-liked, this book is for you.andquot; -- Carroll Dawson, former Assistant Coach and General Manager of the Houston Rockets
andldquo;An engaging book about how to dazzle audiences. Michael Port shares effective techniques for rehearsing and performing.andrdquo; --Adam Grant, Wharton professor andand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;Give and Take
Review
Steal the Showand#160;surprised me. It might be the most unique and practical book written on the topic of public speaking and performance in everyday life. And itand#39;s about so much more than just public speaking. Youand#39;ll learn how to express yourself authentically, be more creative and increase your confidence in all aspects of life.andquot; --Howard Behar, former president Starbucks Coffee
andquot;Speaking in public is not just an art, itand#39;s a craft that can be learned and improved upon in order to change the treasures that can be mined.and#160; On that account, Portand#39;s latest book, steals the show.andquot; - Peter Guber, CEO, Mandalay Entertainment and #1 NYT bestselling author, TELL TO WIN
andldquo;If anyone knows how to steal the show, itandrsquo;s Michael Port. In this tour de force, he shares his secret method on how anyone, even the most inexperienced, can wow an audience. Jeff Goins, Best-selling author ofand#160;The Art of Work
andldquo;It takes decades of coaching and practice to become a truly fascinating speaker. But it turns out, thereandrsquo;s a shortcut: you can apply Michael Portand#39;s principles toand#160;immediately stand out and steal the show.andquot; --Sally Hogshead, Hall of Fame Speaker andand#160;NY Timesand#160;Bestselling author ofand#160;How the World Sees Youand#160;
andldquo;An engaging book on how to dazzle audiences. Michael Port shares effective techniques for rehearsing and performing.andrdquo; --Adam Grant, Wharton professor andand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;Give and Take
Synopsis
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI
Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Synopsis
A powerful way to master every performance in your career and life, from presentations and sales pitches to interviews and tough conversations, drawing on the methods the author applied as a working actor and has honed over a decade of coaching salespeople, marketers, managers, and business owners.
About the Author
Garr Reynolds is an internationally acclaimed communications expert, and the creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net: presentationzen.com. A soughtafter speaker and consultant, his clients include many in the Fortune 500. A writer, designer, and musician, he currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Management at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. Garr is a former corporate trainer for Sumitomo Electric, and once worked in Cupertino, California as the Manager for Worldwide User Group Relations at Apple, Inc. A longtime student of the Zen arts and resident of Japan, he currently lives in Osaka where he is Director of Design Matters Japan.